Preparing for Climate Change

Our small coastal community is surrounded by water on three sides, so we are particularly vulnerable to risks associated with climate change, such as from storm surges and sea level rise.

The Borough of Queencliffe recognises this vulnerability and has been taking steps to ensure that its population is prepared for and adapted to changes in climate.

What is Council doing to prepare for climate change?

In 2010, using Australian Government funding, Council carried out a climate change risk assessment on Council assets and services and developed a local adaptation action plan to respond to those risks.

The local adaptation action plan, titled Preparing for Climate Change in the Borough of Queenscliffe: Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan, helps Council to:

Identify and prioritise climate change risks to Council operations, services and activities

Identify adaptation actions to improve the resilience of Council

Identify opportunities to engage with stakeholders and the community on further adaption efforts.